Meet Mel. I have one sibling and a partner and live locally.
How long have you worked at Garden House?
I have worked at Garden House for five years. Previously I worked at a nursing home doing night shifts, so I decided to try residential care on day shifts (I was late a few times when doing early shifts).
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself?
I have a twin brother who is serving in the army. He is in the RAMC ( Royal Army Medical Core), and we are very close. I used to play for Yeovil town football club.
What is your proudest moment/achievement?
Completing my NVQ 5 and being Deputy Manager.
How many years of experience in care do you have?
I have ten years experience in Nursing Care and residential and have my NVQ 2,3 & 5.
What do you enjoy about Garden House?
It is not clinical we all wear our home clothes to minimise that barrier of staff – resident, and as we are a small home, it’s very person-centred.
